David Barnden
Led his firm’s pioneering climate strategy, pursuing new legal cases that advanced Australian common law and addressed climate‑related risks.
About this finalist
- Year: 2023
- Level: Finalist
- Award category: Law Award
About the 2023 nomination
For leading the approach of his firm Equity Generation Lawyers to combatting climate change through innovative, first-of-their-kind legal actions which develop Australia's common law and create novel paths for addressing climate-related risks and damage.
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